CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 4452392026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Life Care Center Of Morgan County

419 South Kingston Street · Wartburg, TN 37887 · Morgan County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★☆☆☆2/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds124CMS provider file
Recent citation rows23current CMS citation release
Penalty rows2current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.

The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12022-11-1692022-11-163
Cycle 22019-09-0532019-09-052
Cycle 32018-09-1922018-09-194
02 / CITATION DETAIL

23 rows in the current release

2 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 4 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2024-09-17 · HEALTHF0656Severity G · isolated actual harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-09 · complaint
2024-09-17 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-09 · complaint
2022-11-16 · HEALTHF0583Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-31
2022-11-16 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-31
2022-11-16 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-31
2022-11-16 · HEALTHF0610Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-31
2022-11-16 · HEALTHF0688Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-31
2022-11-16 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-31
2022-11-16 · HEALTHF0690Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-31
2022-11-16 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-31
2022-11-16 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-31
2022-11-16 · FIREK0222Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-31
2022-11-16 · FIREK0321Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-31
2022-11-16 · FIREK0363Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-31
2019-09-05 · HEALTHF0759Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-01
2019-09-05 · FIREK0321Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-09-06
2019-09-05 · FIREK0353Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-20
2018-09-19 · HEALTHF0791Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-11-03
2018-09-19 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-09-28
2018-09-19 · FIREK0343Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-09-28
2018-09-19 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-11-03
2018-09-19 · FIREK0372Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-10-19
2018-09-19 · FIREK0919Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-10-19
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2024-09-17Fine$4,2560
2024-09-17Fine$4,2560
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/28/1994
  • SOLOMON, JENNIFERIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2019
  • TYNDALL, DONALDIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2024
  • WIDBY, TRACYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/19/2016
  • CROSS, CINDYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/21/1994
  • HENRY, TERRYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/1999
  • LAY, LISAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/09/2018
  • SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2011
  • THURMOND, JOANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/22/2000
  • DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/28/1994
  • LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/23/1979
  • WARTBURG MEDICAL INVESTORS LPOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/1980
  • FLETCHER, TODDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/13/2024
  • PRESTON, AUBREYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/13/2024
  • SOLOMON, JENNIFERIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2019
  • TYNDALL, DONALDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2024
  • WIDBY, TRACYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/19/2016
  • WILLETT, DWIGHTIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2010

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.49per resident day
RN hours0.66per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.84per resident day
Staff turnover31.5%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

Open the Tennessee ledger →

No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.